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Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert

Robert Henderson, CPRW, is a career advice writer and a resume expert at Jobscan. He is a certified professional resume writer (CPRW) and a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches.

Robert helps produce Jobscan’s articles on resume writing and optimization, cover letter writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, and job search strategies. He is an experienced copywriter, content creator, editor, and is the author of four non-fiction books.

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How to Make a Career Change at 50

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
November 15, 2024

Whether you’re hoping to transition into a more fulfilling line of work or need a new career that better aligns with your life, the tips below will help you get started.

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Posted in All, Career Change
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Resume Margins: How to Set Them Correctly in 2025

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
November 14, 2024

Resume margins seem like a minor detail, but they play an important role in the overall effectiveness of your resume. …

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Should You Use Color on Your Resume?

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
November 14, 2024

It’s OK to use color on your resume, but you have to make sure you’re doing it right.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Create a Job Application Tracker in Google Sheets (Free Template)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
June 2, 2024

Build your own job tracker in Google Sheets using a simple, customizable template.

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Posted in All, Job Search
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What’s New in Jobscan for October 2023

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
October 6, 2023

This month, we are introducing a significant shift in how Jobscan analyzes and matches keywords on your resume. Previous keyword…

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Posted in All, Product Updates
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What Job Seekers Need to Know About LinkedIn’s New Report

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 22, 2023

A new report by LinkedIn reveals the emerging trends that are expected to shape the recruitment landscape in the coming…

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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Should You Actually Use ChatGPT to Generate Your Cover Letter? (11 Pros and Cons)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
April 3, 2023

Everybody’s talking about ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence tool that can generate unique content – including cover letters! This is…

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Posted in All, Cover Letter
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6 Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make When Using ChatGPT To Generate Cover Letters

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
March 28, 2023

ChatGPT can write effective cover letters, but first you must learn how to avoid these common pitfalls.

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The Best Synonyms for “Manage” to Use on Your Resume

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
March 15, 2023

Managing is about taking the lead in order to achieve success for an organization or team.  Managing requires a high…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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The Best Synonyms for “Created” to Use on Your Resume

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
March 1, 2023

The word “created” means that you developed something new, either on your own or with a team. The ability to…

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The Best Synonyms for “Managed” to Use on Your Resume

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
February 24, 2023

The word “managed” means to take control of a situation and direct it in an organized way.  Adding this ability…

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The Best Synonyms for “Assisted” to Use on Your Resume

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
February 21, 2023

The word “assisted” refers to any action taken to help or support someone else in completing their work.  Adding this…

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500 Synonyms for Common Resume Power Verbs

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
February 9, 2023

If you’re looking for the perfect word to describe your work experience and skills on your resume, you’re sure to find it on our list of 500 synonyms for the most used power verbs.

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